N64 Fright Fest

Wow, if you want to truly loose some sleep at the end of the month, then Resident Evil 2 is the perfect choice for all fans of horror. The game has been translated to the N64 from the CD-ROM based PlayStation, and despite the large quantities of full-motion video inherent to the series, developer Capcom has created a true masterpiece of blood, gore, fear, and fright.

The game fits into the popular "survival horror" genre on the PlayStation, where players are free to roam in a somewhat non-linear environment full of evil zombies and hideous creatures of indescribable origin. While the environments are painted with 2D backgrounds, players, enemies and effects are all beautifully modeled for maximum emotional effect. And for anyone who believes the N64 is not capable of such FMV, then this title is more than ready to prove you wrong. Capcom has flexed their technological might by filling this massive cart with all the same glorious intermissions from the PSX version, and it truly brings this title into a cinematic category all of its own. If you play this game alone and in the dark, we can guarantee that you will find yourself jumping in your seat on multiple occasions. The game is tense, the action is furious, and the visuals are just what you need this Halloween.

If you find that others have beat you to the title at your local rental store, then print out this list and look for any of our top five choices on the shelf. They have all proven themselves to be a wonderful treat for our upcoming season of spooks. Enjoy.